Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company
EPA ID: CA4110020 · 2,900 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company (CA4110020): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company has stayed completely violation-free for its 2,900 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $181,951 and an estimated 87,353 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4110020) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 2,900 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0027 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company (CA4110020) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company serve?
Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company serves approximately 2,900 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Palo Alto Park Mutual Water Company Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4110020/
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